2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2002 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2002 Pagani Zonda is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Pagani Zonda (547 HP) has 126 more horse power than 2001 Bentley Continental. (421 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2001 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1200 kg more than 2002 Pagani Zonda.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pagani Zonda. (750 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pagani Zonda. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2002 Pagani Zonda has manual transmission. 2002 Pagani Zonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 2002 Pagani Zonda | |
Make | Bentley | Pagani |
Model | Continental | Zonda |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 7300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 547 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 750 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 335 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4395 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2055 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1151 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2730 mm |